2019 Upper Dublin Field Hockey Preview

Head coach:  Heather Boyer (21st year as head coach, 23 years overall)

 

Assistant Coaches:  Patti Greenwood (10th year) and Emily Town (1st year)

 

Last year's overall record: 9-8-1 (Lost in the 1st round of the 5A playoffs against Phoenixville, 8-5-1 SOL

 

Notable players lost from last year's team:

1.  Ryann Kullmann - Midfield (1st team & PhilaFH All-Star)

2.  Emma Kate Powell - Defense (2nd team)

3.  Madeleine Casey - Defense (3rd team)

4.  Lauren Greene - Forward (Honorable Mention)

5.  Meghan Muth – GK

 

Key returning players:

1.  Lydia Casey - 12th grade; midfield/forward

2.  Mikayla DeMichele - 11th grade; defense/midfield (3rd team 2018)

3.  Jenn McCarry - 11th grade; forward (HM in 2018)

4.  Maisie Hanson - 11th grade; midfield

5.  Peyton Kullmann - 11th grade; midfield

6.  Allie Rock - 11th grade; forward

 

Others to Watch:

1.  Sarah Brightcliffe - 11th grade; defense

2.  Annabel Coplan - 11th grade; defense

3.  Ellie Eby - 11th grade; forward/midfield

4.  Avery Lennon - 10th grade; forward/midfield

5.  Erin Eby - 10th grade; defense

6.  Rhianna Gonzales - 12th grade; GK

7.  Grace Brennan - 12th grade; forward

8.  Shannon DiFulgo - 12th grade; defense

9.  Julia Reardon - 12th grade; forward/midfield

10.  Emily Toth - 12th grade; midfield

 

Season outlook:  “UDFH brings back six starters from last year's team.  A number of other players return with varsity experience.  The players have returned with good endurance and fitness, so their stamina will keep their tempo and intensity level high for the duration of the game.  Players still need reps at the varsity level, but if they can keep their learning curve short, the team will be competitive in each game.”

 

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